Could Dave East Bring the N.Y Gritty Sound back to the Forefront of Hip-Hop?

“Dave East is one of the saviors of New York Hip-Hop. Not to put such a burden on the young man, but the streets are talking. They are talking about New York falling off and who will carry the torch. Clearly, there are acts like Jadakiss, but the newer acts are not giving that classic grit and grime. Enter Dave East’s “Momma Workin’.”